Choke Athletic printed its first No Holds Barred shirts in 1994, with roots in Los Angeles martial arts and screen-printing. Today’s collection brings that history back through vintage MMA T-shirts, tanks, hoodies, and youth apparel. Explore No Holds Barred, Vale Tudo, and Submission Fighting designs featuring bold grappling artwork and the unmistakable character of early fightwear.
The early days of MMA had a look all their own. Bring it back with Choke Athletic’s featured shirts and hoodies, featuring vintage No Holds Barred, Vale Tudo, and Submission Club designs rooted in 1994.
Layer up in vintage MMA hoodies and sweatshirts featuring bold NHB, Vale Tudo, and Submission Club designs.
Find your next favorite tee or tank with bold grappling graphics and classic Choke Athletic style.
Step back into the early days of No Holds Barred, Vale Tudo, and submission fighting. Discover firsthand stories,
forgotten legends, and the unforgettable personalities who helped shape modern MMA.
The Fight Archives — Stories From the Early Days of MMA
Before MMA became a billion-dollar business, it was a very different world. Choke Athletic was born in that era, and these are some of the stories behind the fighters, promotions, and personalities who helped shape the sport.
The WEC: When MMA Found a Home in the Middle of Nowhere
When Lodune Sincaid Told Me He Was Going on The Ultimate Fighter
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Original NHB spirit since 1994. Choke Athletic brings the early days of No Holds Barred fighting to life through vintage MMA shirts, hoodies, and apparel.
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